It took us over a year to select a pocket knife manufacturer, we were looking for a company that still made their products by hand without compromising on materials. TEW knives are individually made by one craftsman in their Sheffield workshop using high quality stainless steel for their mirror-polished blades and exotic natural materials for the handles such as ox, buffalo and rams horn and exotic woods such as ironwood and precious amboyna burr. Each knife takes 2-6 hours to craft.

Taylor's Eyewitness Premier Collection knives have acquired a cult following worldwide and are highly collectible.

The Premier Collection is constantly changing with only a limited amount of knives being made in any one design by craftsmen with skills acquired over many years and using only the finest materials. Actual knives may differ slightly from the illustrations, since each knife is unique and handmade.

Taylors Eye Witness was founded by John Taylor in the early years of the 19th Century as designers and producers of kitchen knives, pocket knives, scissors and sharpeners.

The “Eye Witness” Trademark was first registered in 1838 – the inspiration for the choice of “Eye Witness” is believed to be Shakespeare’s line in Henry IV – “No eye hath seen better”.

Employing highly skilled Sheffield craftsmen and with a knowledge base which is unrivalled, Taylors Eye Witness have stood the test of time through an unrelenting dedication to quality, service and good old fashioned technical know-how.

Made to the same exacting standards as they always were, they offer a lifetime guarantee on each knife.

Each knife is hand made and comes with a presentation gift box, with a certificate signed by the craftsman who made it.

Single Blade Barlow Pocket Knife - Ox Work Back

This knife has a classic mirror-polished stainless steel clip-point blade. The Barlow was originally designed as a simple but practical everyday knife, this version is fitted with a beautiful, translucent ox-horn handle, which feels fantastic in use.

Thought to have been first manufactured in Sheffield in the 1680s, the Barlow knife has a long bolster, an elongated oval handle, and one or two blades. It is said to have been named after its inventor. In spite of its British origins, the Barlow knife has been very popular in the USA since the early nineteenth century and was mentioned in Mark Twain's Tom Sawyer.

Taylors Eye Witness have manufactured traditional pocket knives in their Sheffield factory for over 150 years. The high quality, well designed cutting tools are supplied with a lifetime guarantee.

Blade: Mirror polished Sheffield stainless steel, clip point.

Handle: genuine ox horn

Blade length: 55 mm

Overall length: 145 mm

Closed length: 90 mm

Weight: 78 g

Presentation box

Handmade in Sheffield, UK

Limited Lifetime Guarantee

UK legal

Actual knives may differ slightly from the illustrations, since each knife is unique and handmade.

Other handle finishes available

Price includes 21% VAT.

Please contact us for further details on tax free for export if you reside outside the European Union or check out point 13 of our FAQ.

Lambfoot Pocket Knife - Ram’s horn Work back

This knife has a classic mirror-polished stainless rounded blade. The Barlow was originally designed as a simple but practical everyday knife, this version is fitted with a gorgeous, transparent, honey-coloured ram's-horn handle, which feels fantastic in use.

This design was originally used (and still is) by British Sheep farmers - hence the name.

Taylors Eye Witness have manufactured traditional pocket knives in their Sheffield factory for over 150 years. The high quality, well designed cutting tools are supplied with a lifetime guarantee.

Blade: Mirror polished Sheffield stainless steel, rounded tip.

Handle: genuine ram's horn

Blade length: 65 mm

Overall length: 155 mm

Closed length: 90 mm

Weight: 76 g

Presentation box

Handmade in Sheffield, UK

Limited Lifetime Guarantee

UK legal

Actual knives may differ slightly from the illustrations, since each knife is unique and handmade.

Other handle finishes available

Price includes 21% VAT.

Please contact us for further details on tax free for export if you reside outside the European Union or check out point 13 of our FAQ.

Twin Blade Barlow Pocket Knife - Amboyna burr scales & Work back

This knife has 2 classic mirror-polished stainless steel clip-point blades. The Barlow was originally designed as a simple but practical everyday knife, this version is fitted with a beautiful, genuine Amboyna burr handle, which feels fantastic in use. Amboyna comes from padauk trees (Pterocarpus spp.) of Southeast Asia. Padauk trees are quite common but burl wood is rare.

Thought to have been first manufactured in Sheffield in the 1680s, the Barlow knife has a long bolster, an elongated oval handle, and one or two blades. It is said to have been named after its inventor. In spite of its British origins, the Barlow knife has been very popular in the USA since the early nineteenth century and was mentioned in Mark Twain's Tom Sawyer.

Taylors Eye Witness have manufactured traditional pocket knives in their Sheffield factory for over 150 years. The high quality, well designed cutting tools are supplied with a lifetime guarantee.

Blades: Mirror polished Sheffield stainless steel, clip point.

Handle: genuine Amboyna burr

Blade lengths: 40mm / 55 mm

Overall length: Short blade incl. 140mm / Long blade incl. 155 mm

Closed length: 100 mm

Weight: 101 g

Presentation box

Handmade in Sheffield, UK

Limited Lifetime Guarantee

UK legal

Actual knives may differ slightly from the illustrations, since each knife is unique and handmade.

Other handle finishes available

Price includes 21% VAT.

Please contact us for further details on tax free for export if you reside outside the European Union or check out point 13 of our FAQ.

3" Plain Pen Knife - Rams horn & Work back.

32g of perfection! This tiny (smaller than a Traveler's Company Brass bullet pen!) twin blade classic penknife is a real jewel. The workmanship is at least as good as the larger-sized models but in a super-practical size. Despite its compact dimensions, the knife has 2 classic mirror-polished stainless rounded blades. The handle is decorated with translucent honey-coloured genuine ram's horn. So lightweight and beautiful, you will want to carry it around with you wherever you go.

Taylors Eye Witness have manufactured traditional pocket knives in their Sheffield factory for over 150 years. The high quality, well designed cutting tools are supplied with a lifetime guarantee.

Blades: Mirror polished Sheffield stainless steel, rounded tip.

Handle: genuine ram's horn

Blade length: Short approx. 35 mm / Short approx. Long approx. 40 mm

Overall length: Short Blade incl. 90 mm / Long blade incl.: 95 mm

Closed length: 75 mm (3 inches)

Weight: 32 g

Presentation box

Handmade in Sheffield, UK

Limited Lifetime Guarantee

UK legal

Actual knives may differ slightly from the illustrations, since each knife is unique and handmade.

Other handle finishes available

Price includes 21% VAT.

Please contact us for further details on tax free for export if you reside outside the European Union or check out point 13 of our FAQ.

This knife has a classic mirror-polished stainless steel clip-point blade. The Gentleman's (or Gentlewoman's!) pocket knife has a sleek and elegant shape which is easy to carry and comfortable to hold.

This version is fitted with a beautiful, genuine Desert Ironwood handle, which feels fantastic in use and contrasts beautifully with the knife's metal accents. Olneya tesota is an indicator species of the Sonoran Desert region, very hard and heavy. Its density is greater than water and thus sinks; it does not float downstream in washes, and must be moved by current motion. Its hardness, grain, and colouring make it ideal for knife handles.

This knife oozes luxury!

Taylors Eye Witness have manufactured traditional pocket knives in their Sheffield factory for over 150 years. The high quality, well designed cutting tools are supplied with a lifetime guarantee.

Blade: Mirror polished Sheffield stainless steel, clip point.

Handle: genuine Desert Ironwood

Blade length: 65 mm

Overall length: 165 mm

Closed length: 100 mm

Weight: 54 g

Presentation box

Handmade in Sheffield, UK

Limited Lifetime Guarantee

UK legal

Actual knives may differ slightly from the illustrations, since each knife is unique and handmade.

Other handle finishes available

Price includes 21% VAT.

Please contact us for further details on tax free for export if you reside outside the European Union or check out point 13 of our FAQ.

This knife has 2 classic mirror-polished stainless steel clip-point blades. The Gentleman's (or Gentlewoman's!) pocket knife has a sleek and elegant shape which is easy to carry and comfortable to hold. This version is fitted with a beautiful, genuine Buffalo horn handle, which feels fantastic in use and contrasts beautifully with the knife's metal accents. This knife oozes luxury!

Taylors Eye Witness have manufactured traditional pocket knives in their Sheffield factory for over 150 years. The high quality, well designed cutting tools are supplied with a lifetime guarantee.

Blades: Mirror polished Sheffield stainless steel, clip point.

Handle: genuine Buffalo horn

Blade lengths: 40mm / 68 mm

Overall length: Short blade incl. 140mm / Long blade incl. 165 mm

Closed length: 100 mm

Weight: 76 g

Presentation box

Handmade in Sheffield, UK

Limited Lifetime Guarantee

UK legal

Actual knives may differ slightly from the illustrations, since each knife is unique and handmade.

Other handle finishes available

Price includes 21% VAT.

Please contact us for further details on tax free for export if you reside outside the European Union or check out point 13 of our FAQ.